News
Council News is a bi-monthly newsletter full of information important to the Lockyer Valley region.
Limited hard copies will be available at Lockyer Valley Libraries and Customer Service Centers in Laidley and Gatton.
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Upgrades complete for two local parks
Media ReleasesIt’s a job well done at Littleton Park, Gatton and Lions Park, Laidley, after Council contractors put the finishing touches on the revamp at the important community facilities.
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Local veterans’ group to receive charity donation
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has donated a portion of ticket sales from the Queensland Transport Museum (QTM) to a local charity.
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Nominations now open for Australia Day Awards
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council is inviting the community to nominate individuals, organisations, and teams for the 2027 Australia Day Awards.
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Growers snap up 70 per cent of groundbreaking water project’s capacity
Media ReleasesMore than 100 growers have signed on as foundation customers of the groundbreaking Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme (LVSWSS).
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OAM Author to visit Gatton Library
Media ReleasesIt’s one of the deadliest wartime attacks on Australia and next week, author Grantlee Kieza will visit the region to unpack his latest title, Ellen Savage and the Heroes of AHS Centaur.
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Unlock your creativity with watercolour and quilting workshops!
Media ReleasesCreativity takes centre stage this July, with the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery hosting two hands-on workshops.
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Keep echidnas safe this breeding season
Media ReleasesIt’s echidna breeding season, and that means it’s time to keep an eye out for the roaming mammals on our roads.
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Council strengthens response to potential cyber attacks
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Regional Council has added another layer to its cyber security risk management, recently implementing a Data Breach Policy.
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Council seeks community feedback on locations for future homes, jobs
Media ReleasesWith the Lockyer Valley projected to swell by 24,000 people in the next 20 years, Council is calling on the community to have its say on where new homes and jobs should be located.
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New art exhibition unveiled at Lockyer Valley Art Gallery
Media ReleasesBeyond the Brushstrokes: A Visual Collaboration is now showing at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery.
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Artist announced for new public art trail at Lake Apex
Media ReleasesLake Apex will soon add a permanent sculpture art trail to its list of draw cards, with the commissioned artist revealed.
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Wednesday evening trial at Laidley Library comes to an end
Media ReleasesThe trial of a late-night service at Laidley Library has concluded, with Council discontinuing the option due to low demand.
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1,500 trees planted to protect drinking water, strengthen creek
Media ReleasesMore than 270 native trees have been planted along Lockyer Creek at Gatton, strengthening creek banks, improving drinking water quality and boosting the region’s resilience to future floods.
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Big names headline at this year’s Laidley Spring Festival
Media ReleasesThe Laidley Spring Festival is set to return in September and this year will feature The Wet Whistles and Bluey Live Interactive Experience!
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Council's Budget and rates processes explained
Media ReleasesThere is often a lot of confusion surrounding Budget time and how Council determines what rate rise is necessary.
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Come along for a true crime evening with author Edwina Shaw
Media ReleasesIpswich author Edwina Shaw will unpack a local notorious crime when she visits the Gatton Library next month.
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Warm up at Lockyer Valley Libraries these school holidays
Media ReleasesLockyer Valley Libraries’ winter line-up of school holiday fun will spark creativity and keep kids entertained.
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Theme released for this year’s Laidley Spring Festival Street Parade
Media ReleasesEntries are officially open for the 2026 Laidley Spring Festival’s Grand Street Parade and Show ‘n’ Shine.
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Creative workshops among latest projects to be awarded RADF grants
Media ReleasesFour creative projects will share in more than $13,700 from Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), providing Lockyer Valley locals with access to more arts and cultural experiences.
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Forest Hill silos viewing precinct set to get underway
Media ReleasesEarly works on the viewing precinct for the GrainCorp Forest Hill Silos Art Project will soon get underway.
